Please be advised that due to changes relating to Covid-19, the Report + Support team are unable to offer face-to-face meetings until further notice. Existing reports will still be monitored; and we shall aim to respond to new reports as soon as we can.

If you are in immediate danger or are seriously injured, you can call 999 (or 112 from a mobile). If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak call 999 wait for the operator then press 55 the operator will then transfer the call to the relevant police force as an emergency. For non-emergency calls, dial 101.

Information on other kinds of support can be found on the Support page. Answers to questions relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found on the University’s dedicated webpages: https://www.dur.ac.uk/coronavirus/

Safety advice for survivors during Covid-19

As the Covid-19 lockdown continues in the UK, there are those who are in isolation with abusive members of their households during this time. Lockdowns and restrictions on movement mean increased rates of violence, because people have no escape from those perpetrating abuse. We would like to share some resources and information that may be useful for those for those who feel unsafe or are in this situation and for those who may be in contact with them:

If you find yourself in immediate danger call 999. If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak call 999 wait for the operator then press 55 the operator will then transfer the call to the relevant police force as an emergency.